For too long have we been chained to our desks and glued in front of our television screens. It’s time to get back on the road.
The mountains are calling!
There is no denying that the pandemic has changed the way we see the world. We have adapted to the new normal with a brave face (and mask) on. But now, its time to get back to seeking adventure, the perfect Instagram travel story and a much-needed break from the year we all have had. You globetrotters are probably going to need to pause and be vocal for local travel this year. Lucky for us, India has a repertoire of tourism opportunities that offer unforgettable experiences and lifetime memories. So rub your hands with excitement, (and with copious amounts of sanitizer) – let us venture on to that well deserved trip.
And what better place to start this summer?
Snowcapped hills, lush green grasslands, turquoise blue rivers, sunbaked dunes – need I say more?
Connect with nature’s breathtaking handiwork in Ladakh and lose yourself in its rustic charm, hilly rides and kaleidoscopic plains.
LADAKH
Situated at an elevation between 2750 – 7672 meters above sea level and blessed with amazing topography that comprises arid mountains, dramatically crowned rocky outcrops, picturesque gompas, meditational mani walls and multi-hued flags, it has become a perfect destination to explore Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake for an incredible holiday.
LEH
Leh is the gateway to Ladakh with a good network of roads from Srinagar, Kargil & Manali and an airport that brings in touristS from all over India and the world. Leh has its fair share of interesting hamlets well tucked in pockets to interest tourist. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru will nurture your spiritual needs.
The landscape of Leh provides for a number of adventure activities including mountaineering, white-water rafting and trekking along the Markha Valley. To embark on a full day tour of Leh, heading in the Shams Valley is the best option to visit the Gurudwara Pathar Saheb, Magnetic Hill, the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus River, Chilling Village, Basgo Palace, all the way upto Likir and the Alchi Monastery.
Leh opens the avenues for touring the best in Ladakh with immemorial trips to Nubra Valley & the Pangong Lake.
NUBRA VALLEY
The Nubra Valley has it all – the meeting of the Shyok and Siachan rivers. It is an oasis in the middle of a cold desert famed for its desert landscape, sand dunes and camel safaris and to top it all, one has to pass Khadungla Pass, the highest motorable road in the world to arrive at the Nubra Valley.
Nubra Valley is also popular for the Diskit Monastery, considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra Valley. the monastery’s most prominent attraction is the huge Maitreya Buddha statue atop it and its vast collection of murals and display of frescoes. The Monastery was inaugurated by HH Dalai Lama. From the base of the statue, one can get a gorgeous panoramic view of the Nubra valley.
Accommodation in Nubra Valley is in tents close to the sand dunes with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Once you have taken in the beauty of Nubra Valley, putting up for a couple of days, time to head over to the exclusive Pangong lake.
PANGONG LAKE
Leave the best for the last part of your tour. Exit Nubra Valley and enter into the region of the Pangong lake. This beautiful endorheic salt water lake situated in the Himalayas is 134 km long, extending from India to China. Pangong Lake is situated at a height of 4350 m and is one of the biggest tourist attractions of the country as it keeps changing colours with the passage of time during the day.
Camping on the shores of its lake is an absolute delight, especially if you can see the lake from your campsite. The lake is also a paradise for migratory birds like the Ruddy shelducks, the Bar-headed Goose Anser, Brown headed gulls, seagulls, Brahmini ducks, Raven, Red billed Chough and the Tibetan Snowcock to name a few.
Head back to Leh visiting the Shey Palace, Thicksay Monastery and the famous Rancho School, perhaps the most photographed place in Ladakh, made popular by the Bollywood film- 3 Idiots.
Ladakh has been on the bucket list for many travellers but only a few have dared to venture into this unknown paradise perhaps because of the challenges faced of being on a higher plane, the thinning of the air and the cold weather. Perhaps alone with family could cause concern but traveling in a group with a professional tour operator – Destinoglobal Holidays L.L.P., makes a difference. Put your fear to rest and start packing your bags. Contact us now by sending a message clicking on the link destino.link/ladakh. This fairy tale destination is now within your reach. Ladakh now awaits your arrival.
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